Monty Cox is a living Legend of Hollywood’s Exotic Animal & Stunt Era.
Monty Cox tells, firsthand, stories NO one else can tell about this Iconic Hollywood Era that no longer exists. He gives you a glimpse into a time when exotic animals were an integral part of Hollywood productions and live entertainment-an era that cannot be recreated today. He is known as the internationally recognized exotic animal trainer, stuntman/stunt coordinator, and 2nd Unit director. He has worked with: Lions; Tigers; Bears; Baboons; Chimps; Wolves; Elephants; Rhinos; Gorilla’s and other exotic animals. The only person in the world to have trained/owned a liberty lion and baboon (no leash). Journey through this era with Monty’s stories that are surreal and get to know the animals and shows that were everyone’s favorites: Gentle Ben; Daktari; Cowboy in Africa; Apocalypse Now; Bird on a Wire; Siegfried & Roy in Las Vegas; Mike Tyson; Gambler 2; and many more. Award winning commercials: Exxon Tigers; Kal Kan’s 650 lb liberty lion and more. He invites you behind the scenes, sharing the adventurous, unpredictable, dangerous, and heart-touching moments of training these minds and hearts from another time.
For the first time ever, Monty shares precious and endearing stories as well of his training, stunt partner, and love ,the iconic Susan Backlinie, who played, Chrissie, the first shark victim in the iconic film JAWS.